System/Policy
Why defending public media means protecting a home for independent documentaries
While most of the efforts to defend the PBS side of public media have focused on “saving Elmo,” independent documentaries are central ...Miami school board opposes SFPMG acquisition in West Palm Beach
South Florida Public Media Group, which manages WLRN, seeks FCC approval to acquire West Palm Beach station The Flame 104.7 for $6.45 ...Montana PBS to acquire three stations in underserved region of the state
Pending FCC approval, commercially licensed TV properties in eastern Montana will be converted to noncommercial licenses.Funding cuts in Indiana prompt stations to reduce statewide newsroom
Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations acknowledged “proposed strategic changes and reductions for the IPB News” but did not provide details.Ohio auditor questions state’s investment in joint master control services
An audit of the state agency that manages the JMC found that unresolved technical issues may be driving TV stations away from ...CapRadio to end management of NSPR, KHSU
Returning the California stations to local service was “the best solution” for preserving service to the region, according to CapRadio’s Chris Bruno.WKAR lays off nine employees
Most of the staffers who lost their jobs worked in TV production, though others held digital roles or worked in fundraising.Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes funding to Florida public broadcasters
Small public television stations in the state will see the biggest impact.New Jersey reduces funding for NJ PBS
The station’s appropriation will decline from $1 million to $250,000.New study reveals surprising breadth of student reporting in public media
College students help cover communities at 88% of stations, according to a report by the University of Vermont’s Center for Community News.KQED offers voluntary buyouts, prepares for layoffs
While individual donations have increased, the station still faces a budget shortfall due to uncertainties surrounding federal funding and declines in underwriting ...Wisconsin Public Radio cuts staff, will end shows to reduce deficit
The station also cited “pressures around state and federal funding” faced by public radio nationally.Miami’s WLRN acquires radio station in Palm Beach County
“We just can’t imagine an area like Palm Beach County that doesn’t have its own public media service,” CEO John LaBonia said.With boost from high school programs, Gen Z is heading to public radio
High school radio stations are giving teens an early start on careers in areas such as podcasting, production and sports broadcasting.Public media leaders look to Senate to preserve CPB funding
“We urge the Senate to affirm the very real support for public media across the nation, and to reject rescission,” said NPR ...
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